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2012 Subaru Outback: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Subaru Outback as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
16Safety recalls
294Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2012 Subaru Outback owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2012 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V008000
- Parking BrakeSep 2018 · Campaign 18V626000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V007000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V009000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V002000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V003000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V001000
- Electrical System: IgnitionApr 2019 · Campaign 19V297000
- Visibility: Windshield Wiper/WasherSep 2016 · Campaign 16V694000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2018 · Campaign 18V012000
- Air Bags: FrontalJan 2017 · Campaign 17V014000
- Visibility/WiperMar 2013 · Campaign 13V078000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Autoliv Air Bag Propellant MixtureEQ12002 · opened Feb 2012 · closed May 2012
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.